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Flying with Fido: What you need to know before taking a pet on your travels

Flying with Fido: What you need to know before taking a pet on your travels

The number of dogs coming into Canada each year — temporarily, permanently or returning from an adventure abroad — rose by more than 400 per cent between 2013 and 2019, when it hit an estimated 37,400, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Squamish photographer takes third place in wildlife photo contest

Squamish photographer takes third place in wildlife photo contest

Sébastien Nadeau's image of a pygmy owl earns BC SPCA nod.
'It's crazy': B.C. whale protection unit sees spike in whale strikes, drone violations

'It's crazy': B.C. whale protection unit sees spike in whale strikes, drone violations

The eight-person team is dealing with an influx of drone violations and vessel strikes when it comes to whales.
'Big Sam': Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in Alberta

'Big Sam': Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in Alberta

The adult Pachyrhinosaurus is the second plant-eating dinosaur to be unearthed from a dense bonebed belonging to a herd that died together on the edge of a valley that now sits 450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
Grizzly bear confirmed in Lang Creek area of qathet region

Grizzly bear confirmed in Lang Creek area of qathet region

Animal was in the salmon hatchery area; BC Conservation Officer Service advises residents to avoid that location
Orcas spotted at Squamish's Sp'akw'us Feather Park

Orcas spotted at Squamish's Sp'akw'us Feather Park

Local snaps images of two adults, one calf last Saturday, Sept. 21.
See: Black bears are active in Squamish as they prepare for hibernation

See: Black bears are active in Squamish as they prepare for hibernation

Ethical wildlife photography: Expert tips from WildSafeBC.
Vet removes strap that was slowly strangling sea lion

Vet removes strap that was slowly strangling sea lion

A veterinarian and team from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society used a dart to sedate the large male sea lion on a rocky outcrop before removing the strap
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

CALGARY — Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.
New baby for endangered southern residents; mom spotted alone with calf

New baby for endangered southern residents; mom spotted alone with calf

The tiny orca was spotted with L90 Ballena — a 31-year-old female who has never been documented with a calf — off Lime Kiln Park on San Juan Island